So an 18-quart roaster would be large enough to cook a 22-pound turkey. How does an electric roaster work? Electric roasters are very easy to understand and use—no complicated technology to sort.

Step 5: REMOVE THE TURKEY FROM THE ROASTER Finally, when turkey is cooked, remove turkey from roaster and let rest for 20 minutes before carving. Recipe FAQs to Roast a Turkey. Can you make this ...

I don’t even own a roasting pan big enough to cook a turkey, nor a roasting rack to set it on. I roast my birds on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and the bird has never suffered.

Instructions: Place salt, sugar, onions, leeks, carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, peppercorns and 10 cups water in a large stockpot.

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line provides answers to all turkey questions in English and Spanish at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) or text 844-877-3456.. Fresh or thawed whole turkeys. Roasting ...

Preparation. Turkey and Brine Step 1. Place wrapped 1 frozen turkey (up to 18-lb.) in a 5-gallon cooler with a drain spout. Place cooler in a bathtub and cover turkey with cold water. Drain and ...

The dismount. It’s hard to get the turkey out of the bag without dumping all the collected juice out into the roasting pan. I managed to do it, with only a little spillage but it was a struggle.

Make the turkey . Place turkey in brine, cover, and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Remove turkey from brine; discard brine. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.

The best turkey roasters can help you make delicious, just-right Thanksgiving mains—in fact, many holiday hosts wouldn't dream of cooking without one. Here are our top picks.